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About edcol52

The Infinite Fountain of Love and Loss flows unceasingly into the pool of memory and sorrow. I created this blog in response to the most dreadful tragedy every parent fears, the death of a child, our 24 year old son, Jake. We are now on an unimagined journey along this road of grief and recovery. If you can find some comfort within these pages, than I will have succeeded in some small measure.

This is Why

Posted on February 12, 2015 by edcol52

Please take 55 seconds to watch this video produced by the students at Venice Arts that explains why you need to subscribe to their YouTube channel. It will only take a moment, and will benefit the program in so many ways. … Continue reading →

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You Can Make a Difference – Please Help

Posted on February 8, 2015 by edcol52

Readers of this blog will know that I volunteer at an organization called Venice Arts, helping young people express themselves through photography. Currently I mentor in an “Old School” photography class and teach black and white darkroom techniques to middle … Continue reading →

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Late Condolences

Posted on January 27, 2015 by edcol52

Originally posted on MourningAmyMarie:
Recently, a new friend suggested a website where I saw this quote from Elizabeth Edwards. In the midst of my grief fog I may have already posted this months ago. In any case, it reminded me…

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65,837 Words

Posted on January 22, 2015 by edcol52

I have been collecting all my writings from this past year into one long document that I keep on my computer desktop. It has a feature that counts the words, and with this post I’ll pass 65,000, not counting commentary on other … Continue reading →

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Another Anniversary

Posted on January 16, 2015 by edcol52

Today is Jake’s Yahrzeit, the Memorial Anniversary of his death. The payment for having two birthdays, one in the “English” or Gregorian calendar and one in the Jewish calendar is that there are now two days on which to remember … Continue reading →

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Who Am I?

Posted on January 14, 2015 by edcol52

Originally posted on MourningAmyMarie:
Something is over. In the deepest levels of my existence something is finished, done. My life is divided into before and after. — Lament for a Son, Nicholas Wolterstorff I am unable to re-read my early…

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Another one of those “What Not to Say to Bereaved Parents” posts

Posted on January 11, 2015 by edcol52

Originally posted on Grief: One Woman's Perspective:
I know it’s really hard to know what to say to a bereaved parent. There are some really good books and blog articles out there on what to say or not say, though,…

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Black Ice

Posted on January 9, 2015 by edcol52

Originally posted on Broken Mothers Club:
I was watching something on TV last night as I was falling asleep. Something one of the characters said put the journey of grief in a whole new light. He was not talking about…

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Grief & Gratitude: Happy 26th Birthday

Posted on January 9, 2015 by edcol52

A post from another grieving parent who is a little farther down the road. Thoughts on celebrating their departed son’s birthday. I have to agree with her. It is important to acknowledge the day our beloved children come into this … Continue reading →

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If Only Once, If Only for a Little While

Posted on January 5, 2015 by edcol52

This is a web comic dealing with loss, grief and coping. Kinda funny saying ‘comic’ and ‘grief’ in the same sentence, but it is very moving once you figure out what is going on. http://hirosemary.com/If-Only-Once-If-Only-For-A-Little-While Worth scrolling to the end, … Continue reading →

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